Ms. Dominique (she/her)

Contemporary/Acro

Dominique Tersigni is an emerging Toronto-based freelance artist. She began her training at Interplay School of Dance at the age of 7. Following her studio education she began to explore the dance industry in Toronto, she has had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers: Kylie Thompson, Jessica Ford, and Christina Digiuseppe in events such as Toronto Fringe Festival, Choreographers Ball, Industry Night, and De-Novo. She has also performed in the Parapan Am Opening Ceremonies and worked on the set of The Next Step.  Dominique has participated in intensive training programs including Ignite run by Toes for Dance where she was able to perform work by Riley Sims. ProArte Danza in 2017 and 2018 when she had the privilege of working with Tori Mehaffey and Roberto Campanella as well as performing repertoire from Robert Glumbeks ‘Diversion’ and Kevin O’Day’s ‘Op Sha’. In 2019 Dominique and her colleague Maria Riano officiated their company, The Playground Project. They have had the chance to present work on many platforms including their own emerging artist mixed program ‘Entwined Together’. Find their work on Instagram @theplaygroundproject

Currently, Dominique is most interested in her career as a dance educator and choreographer. Every day is a new chance to inspire and encourage the young dancers of our community. These students are what bring Dominique so much joy and passion in her life.

Lucie Ward (she/her)

Ballet

Lucie began her formal dance training in New Brunswick with The Rothesay Ballet School at age 12 after leaving the competitive gymnastics world. By age 17 she had completed all of the Royal Academy Of Dance grades and major examinations with distinction. Following that she danced in several professional summer programs, including The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Les Ballet Jazz, and Les Grands Ballet Canadiens in Montreal. After high school, she was accepted into the Teacher Training Program at Canada’s National Ballet School and jumped at the opportunity to move to Toronto and explore her passion for teaching.

In 1992 Lucie graduated from the Teacher Training program. Miss Ward was awarded the highest marks in both Ballet and National Associate teachers’ exams. During this time she trained vocally at The Royal Conservatory of Music, and furthered her dance education with The Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, The Russian Ballet Institute (Vaganova Method), Ballet Jorgen, Metro Movement, The Joy of Dance, Metropolitan University, Canada’s National Ballet School and The University of Waterloo. Lucie has been teaching ballet in the greater Toronto area: for over 30 years at many GTA studios Including, Canada’s National Ballet School, PSB & Interplay Dance, Randolph School for the Performing Arts, Bishop Strachan, Branksome Hall, and Canadian Dance Company to name a few.

 Lucie has performed, choreographed and guest taught in numerous Musical Theatre productions, Festivals, The Canada Games, Summer Dance Intensives, and Studios across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. She has been featured on CBC radio, acted in several commercials, and adjudicated in competitions throughout the 90s. Her passion for ballet and her wealth of teaching experience and knowledge is apparent whether she is working with 5-year-olds, teens, or professionals. She recognizes potential in all students, inspires creativity, and creates an open, warm, expressive, and safe environment for young dancers to explore their own passion for dance.

She is very excited to join the Fayez1 teaching staff alongside her close colleague for over 20 years, Faye Rauw, and talented daughter Dominique Tersigni. As a certified Cecchetti Ballet teacher, she will work diligently to bring a strong technical foundation to the dancers, which will complement all dance genres. As a certified Vinyasa & Yin yoga teacher (RYT 200 yoga alliance), a Fascia release educator, and Fletcher Pilates provider she has more to offer the students and therefore will continue to educate the young bodies in healthy strength and flexibility training.

Cailin Teranishi (she/her)

Ballet/Contemporary

Cailin Teranishi (She/Her) is a dancer and performer based in Toronto, Ontario. She began her training at PSB and Interplay Dance School under the direction of Karen Davies-Thomas where she completed both her Cecchetti Advanced 2 and RAD Intermediate exams. She is a graduate of The Creative School’s Performance Dance program at Toronto Metropolitan University(formerly Ryerson University). Through this program, she has had the opportunity to choreograph works for both Encoreo and the Choreographic Film Festival. Cailin has been in works created by Andrea Nann, Alysa Pires, Robert Glumbek, Apolonia Valasquez, Emilio Colalillo, Rock Bottom Movement, Natasha Powell, and Angela Blumberg as well as learned repertoire from ProArte Danza’s Roberto Campanella. Most recently, Cailin took part in Frog in Hand’s summer company and performed in the original work “War of the Worlds Reimagined” choreographed by Colleen Snell. Cailin is part of Toronto Metropolitan University’s 2022 graduating class with a BFA in Performance Dance and a minor in English.

Jessica Vandenberg (she/her)

Jazz/Musical Theater

Jessica is a proud Sheridan Institute honours graduate, where she trained in Music Theatre Performance. She was seen there in Sweeney Todd, Oklahoma!, Love's Labour's Lost, and Once Upon A Mattress.

Film/TV credits include Lucky 7 (ABC), Hemlock Grove (Netflix), Warehouse 13 (SciFi), Suits (USA), Bomb Girls (Global), Make Your Move (CJ Entertainment), Being Erica (CBC), The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (Lifetime), Snoop Dogg's "La La La" music video, and many industrials and commercials.

Jessica has spent over fourteen years assisting and teaching many styles of dance and acro, as well as music theatre, voice, cheerleading, stunts, children's music, private audition coaching (vocal, dance, acro, and acting) and fitness classes. In the drama world, she teaches musical theatre and drama with Suitcase Theatre and Shakespeare in Action.

On top of substitute teaching at countless studios and schools in the GTA with Quick Ball Change and The Travelling Stage, Jessica has taught all forms of dance and acro in Ottawa at Kanata Ballet School and Ottawa Music Camp, and in the GTA: Peterborough Performing Arts Centre, Suitcase Theatre, Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts, Relever Performing Arts Academy, Dance Kids Canada, The Pink Studio, You Got Dance, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, and the figure skating cross training program (ballet) at the prestigious Granite Club.

Rose Harris ( she/her)

Hip Hop

Rose’s dance training began in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 3. Since then, she has been able to train extensively in various cities such as New York City, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. She has been able to learn and perform in a wide range of styles, working and training with companies such as Limón Dance Company, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Company, Ryerson University, MVP Dance Co and Kode Red Company. Rose is currently living in Toronto where she is an active member of the dance scene, focusing on her work in the commercial dance industry. Not only this but she continues to pursue her craft by sharing work through teaching and creating choreographic works throughout the city. Rose has been able to present her choreography in countless music videos, film videos, and live performances, such as multiple Fever After Dark shows. She believes versatility and perseverance are key components to being a performer and works towards creating an environment that upholds this in her dance career.

Hannah Klamann (she/her)

Hip Hop

Hannah Klamann is a dancer and actor based in Toronto, ON.  She began her career as a dancer formally about 10 years ago and has trained extensively in hip-hop, commercial dance and other street styles. She has successfully learned a comprehensive amount about the history of different genres during this time. Hannah has always been passionate about the arts. She lived in Orillia, ON for most of her youth and moved to Toronto to begin to learn about the path of becoming an entrepreneur and continue working towards her career while gaining experience. She began networking and attained proper training within the city. Over the course of her training, she has had the opportunity to assist many of Toronto’s industry professionals which have greatly contributed to her teaching abilities. She has been a part of multiple Dance communities and has a passion for Krump as well due to the therapeutic qualities it possesses. Hannah believes that dance will continue to benefit the lives of many. She had many insecurities growing up and dance allowed her to find confidence within herself. Hannah will continue to help facilitate and organize events/programs and be a part of the dance community in hopes to help bring that confidence to others in their journey as well! Hannah loves working with students who are passionate about learning and those who just want to have fun at any age!

Vinny Overby (they/them)

Acro/Hip Hop/Jazz/Musical Theater

Vinny Overby is a Graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts. They started dancing 17 years ago at age 3 in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, and have taught at multiple studios and dance clubs since. Some of their favorite roles to perform have been: Richard in Good Mother(RCPA), Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown the Musical(RCPA), and Dennis in All Shook Up(Upstage Productions). Vinny is currently working on getting certifications in Acro, Tap, and Jazz. Their favorite styles include Lyrical and Acro. They are excited to get to know all the new kids and looking forward to the dance season. 

Sarah Nelson ( she/her)

Kinder-Dance

Sarah Nelson is from Vancouver, BC and is based in Toronto. She has achieved a BFA from Ryerson School of Performance, where she trained in classical styles such as ballet, jazz and modern. Sarah has studied with Kenny Pearl in the Graham technique, Kate Hilliard in improvisation, Louis Laberge-Côté in contemporary, Allen Kaeja in partnering, and Marianne McIsaac in acting. She has performed works by Hanna Kiel, Jera Wolfe, and Ben Landsberg within her institution; Tori Mehaffey and Roberto Campanella at ProArte Danza’s summer intensive; and Charles Moulton’s work in Fall for Dance North. Outside of Ryerson Sarah has travelled with Juntos Collective to Guatemala doing community outreach related to performance and art education. She is currently working with SQx Dance Company since September 2020. Sarah strives to further explore her identity as an artist through creative processes.

Charlotte Cain (she/her)

Kinder-Dance

Charlotte Cain is an emerging dance artist from Ottawa. She began dancing with National Capital Dance Educators and then attended De La Salle High School’s dance program. Furthering her training at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, where she flourished as a co-producer of student-run productions and was awarded The Winchester Prize for choreographic distinction. After graduating in 2021, Charlotte premiered her first professional work, a dance film entitled "What" is im from, in the SummerWorks Performance Festival. She has worked with Toronto choreographers Hanna Kiel and Yvonne Ng, and performed in festivals such as dance: made in Canada/fait au Canada festival and Dance Ontario DanceWeekend’22. Charlotte teaches dance to youth across Toronto with Van Buskirk Studios of Dance Ltd., Sprouts Growing Minds & Bodies and in public schools with Kaeja d’Dance. She is currently fulfilling a Career Catalyst Grant provided by the Ontario Arts Council and continues to cultivate an explorative action-based dance practice.